Cheryl Hines' White House Correspondents' Dinner Gunfire Scare

0:00It's April 26th. From your city to your ears, this is Durham News today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Actress Cheryl Hines just shared her wild story from the White House correspondence dinner where gunfire broke out right after it kicked off. She's married to health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and they were inside when shots rang out near the ballroom. Everyone dove under tables in panic and security hustled them out through backhalls, even lifting her over chairs and her heels and gown. Trump buys president JD Vance, first lady Melania Trump and top officials got evacuated fast by secret service. The chaos hit during the event celebrating press freedom, turning a big night into a scramble for safety. Hines posted on Instagram the next day, April 25th, saying it was a crazy moment, but they're all good now. She thanked fans checking in while chilling in pajamas and watching news updates. Trump hit social media praising law enforcement's quick moves and the bravery shown, a 31-year-old

1:03California teacher, fresh off a teacher of the year award, got nabbed as the suspect. He traveled by train from Los Angeles to Chicago, then DC, checked into the hotel and was armed with a shotgun, handgun, and knives aiming at Trump and his team. One secret service agent took a hit, but his vest saved him and he walked out of the hospital that night. Others dropped in federal court tomorrow, April 27th, as officials piece it together. The dinner got scrapped, but Trump wants to reschedule in 30 days and keep the spirit alive.